I don't have to pay for gas to get to work or a second car or second insurance. Add all that to the cost of daycare and I doubt I'd even be making anything after having to pay for all of that every day.

I work and Dad stays at home. My piece of mind is worth it. Because I know he is at home to watch older sick children if they need to miss school I don't have to miss work. My job is the only income. Saving on medical bills is great. Because my little ones can stay at home they aren't exposed to as much and are sick less.

I love it! I am a SAHM and I do odd's and ends around the house for income, but I doubt that our family would be able to make ends meet today if we had to pay for daycare, for two children, in the area we live!

The shrink part is SO true. Plus, there are other moms who are going through EXACTLY the same thing so conversations with them makes for great therapy too.Visiting from SITS, stop by and visit me sometime.Aimeehttp://www.myhomespunthreads.blogspot.com

If I had to work, I wouldn't cloth diaper. I wouldn't have time to do that, so I am saving money that way. I can meet other SAHMs with babies and we can trade babysitting, so that saves a little. I have time to make my baby's food (solids) and I felt comfortable exclusively breastfeeding. I'm not sure how well I would have done having to work. I'm hardheaded so I probably would have made it work, but it feels better not to have to juggle it.

More than saving money, I am just happy that I have the opportunity to stay home with my baby and not miss out on some of her "firsts." I'm always afraid I'll miss something!